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UV Sensor(EF05021)

Introduction

It is able to measure the total UV intensity of the sunlight.

ELECFREAKS PlanetX UV Sensor

Characteristic

Designed in RJ11 connections, easy to plug.

Specification

ItemParameter
SKUEF05021
ConnectionRJ11
Type of ConnectionAnalog output
Working Voltage3.3V

Outlook

Quick to Start

Materials Required and Diagram

Connect the UV sensor to J1 port and the OLED to the IIC port in the Nezha expansion board as the picture shows.

MakeCode Programming

Step 1

Click "Advanced" in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

We need to add a package for programming, . Click "Extensions" in the bottom of the drawer and search with "PlanetX" in the dialogue box to download it.

Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

Step 2

Code as below:

Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_LLyW1FH0hC8D

You may also download it directly below:

Result

The detected value from the UV sensor displays on the OLED screen.

Python Programming

Step 1

Download the package and unzip it: PlanetX_MicroPython

Go to Python editor

We need to add enum.py and uvlevel.py for programming. Click "Load/Save" and then click "Show Files (1)" to see more choices, click "Add file" to add enum.py and uvlevel.py from the unzipped package of PlanetX_MicroPython.

Step 2

Reference

from microbit import *
from enum import *
from uvlevel import *
uvlevel = UVLEVEL(J1)
while True:
display.scroll(int(uvlevel.get_uvlevel()))

Result

The detected value from the UV sensor displays on the micro:bit.

Relevant File

Technique File